I’m honored to share that I was recently interviewed and featured in Authority Magazine, speaking on a topic that deeply impacts how we lead, love, and live — Emotional Intelligence.
In this feature, I had the opportunity to unpack what emotional intelligence truly is, why it’s so essential in our lives and workplaces, and how we can all strengthen it in simple, meaningful ways.
“Emotional intelligence isn’t just something we learn — it’s how we rise.”
That statement captures the essence of what I believe about transformation and growth. Whether we’re leading a team, nurturing a relationship, or healing personally, our ability to be aware of, understand, and manage emotions — both our own and others’ — directly affects our peace, productivity, and purpose.
As someone who has spent over 25 years helping individuals and organizations transform from the inside out, I’ve seen firsthand that emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill — it’s a core strength that drives every other success metric. It’s the foundation of resilience, compassion, and confident decision-making.
In my Transformation Through Joy (TTJ) Method, emotional intelligence is one of the essential pillars that help people and teams move from reaction to response, from burnout to balance, and from confusion to clarity.
For five simple ways you can start strengthening your emotional intelligence today:
- Watch body language.
- Listen to everything.
- Don’t guess, express.
- Get to know yourself.
- Watch the through line.
You can explore these ideas more deeply in my short companion video,
5 Things to Strengthen Emotional Intelligence (available now on Teemaree TV).
It’s a joy to see publications like Authority Magazine spotlight the power of emotional intelligence — not just as a leadership skill, but as a way of living with more connection and awareness.
If you’d like to read the full feature, you can find it here:
Teemaree: Emotional Intelligence; What It Is, Why It Is So Essential, And How We Can Increase It
And if you’re ready to bring emotional intelligence training or wellness facilitation to your team, discover how we can work together at Teemaree.com/work.
